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Deschutes Public Library System

Deschutes Public Library System, serving an area of 115,000 residents, has a collection of 310,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 11,500 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 5,800 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public.

Staffing consists of 92 employees, of whom 21 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises5 branch libraries, plus one bookmobile. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $660,000. Patrons make 690,000 visits annually, and check out materials 1,050,000 times. Thirty-nine percent of all check-outs are children's materials.

This facility houses administative offices. Branch libraries are listed below.

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Location: 507 NW. Wall Street, Bend Oregon 97701 Telephone 541-385-3244

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